P.R.O.U.D. will be hosting another shopping event in downtown Pontiac Wednesday.

“Shop late ‘til 8 on 12/12/12” is a chance for shoppers to experience the historic downtown square.

Lori Fairfield, executive director of P.R.O.U.D., said, “We have a lot of unique shops with last-minute gift giving ideas. There are 12 reasons to shop in downtown Pontiac during the twelve days of Christmas.”

Those staying open until 6 p.m. include Pfaff’s Bakery, Once ‘n Again, Radio Shack, Total E-Clips, Curves, the International Walldog Mural and Sign Art Museum, Brad’s Antiques, PST Express, Pfaff’s Herbal Health, Total FX, Kupferschmids and Wright’s Furniture.

Along with the later shopping experience, there will also be free horse and carriage rides, provided by Country Lane Carriages, from 5 to 8 p.m. with a receipt from any downtown purchase that day. Free Jolly Trolley Rides around the square from 5 to 8 p.m. will also be provided by P.R.O.U.D. The Santa House will also be open and luminaries will be around the downtown for all to enjoy.